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No, entangled particles cannot be used to transmit information. Entanglement is a phenomenon in quantum mechanics where two or more particles become correlated in such a way that the state of one particle is dependent on the state of the other(s), regardless of the distance between them. This correlation is often referred to as "spooky action at a distance."

While it is true that measuring the state of one entangled particle can instantaneously determine the state of the other particle, this does not allow for the transmission of information. This is because the act of measuring the particle destroys the entanglement and collapses the quantum state into a definite value. The information gained from the measurement is random and cannot be controlled or manipulated to transmit specific information.

Furthermore, due to the "no-communication theorem" in quantum mechanics, it is impossible to use entangled particles to transmit information faster than the speed of light. The correlations observed between entangled particles are probabilistic and non-deterministic, making it impossible to use them for reliable communication.

In summary, entangled particles exhibit correlated behavior, but this correlation cannot be exploited to transmit information.

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